As the judiciary wrestles with the intersection of technology and the law, several key copyright cases are on the docket for 2025, capturing the attention of legal professionals. Among these, cases involving artificial intelligence are expected to probe the limits of fair use, making this a pivotal year for both the tech and legal sectors.
In one notable case, the Ninth Circuit is set to hear an appeal involving a photographer who is challenging a jury verdict. The jury previously found that a tattoo artist did not infringe the photographer’s image of Miles Davis. The outcome could set significant precedents for how creative works are protected and adapted in new forms. Legal experts and practitioners are closely monitoring how these deliberations might influence future copyright claims and defenses.
The issues at stake here are far-reaching, potentially redefining the boundaries of intellectual property law as it pertains to the use of AI in creative processes. Further details on this topic and other anticipated cases can be explored in Law360’s article on copyright cases to watch this year.